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Zigzag

Diagram of the Zigzag quilt block layout
Design with this block

Half-square triangles (complete first)

Two-at-a-Time Half-Square Triangles

HST Unit

Produces two matching Half-Square Triangles (HSTs) from a pair of squares.

  1. Cut one square from each fabric using the 2-at-a-time starting size.
  2. Place the two squares right sides together and mark one diagonal line.
  3. Sew 1/4 inch from both sides of the marked line.
  4. Cut on the marked line to separate the two units.
  5. Press open and trim each HST to unfinished size.

Pro tip: When the pattern needs an odd HST count, this method is ideal for making the final pair without committing to larger batches.

Subunits first

This mosaic layout uses only half-square triangle units, each the same grid size. See the HST technique above. Make these counts: 16 HST Units.

Block Assembly

Assembly instructions are currently in the works, check back soon for updates!

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